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Ecosystems provide us with many services every day: they produce our food, purify our water, and contribute to the cultural value of our landscapes. And studies clearly show that people who have regular contact with nature tend to be healthier—physically, mentally, and socially. But not everyone has the same access to nature. Depending on where you live, your income, age, or gender, the benefits you derive from nature vary considerably. The most disadvantaged people are often those with the least access to nature—despite having significant needs. Climate and biodiversity crises risk exacerbating these inequalities by degrading the ecosystems on which we depend. Our guest will explore the many ways in which nature contributes to our quality of life, as well as the findings of studies conducted in the Grenoble region on disparities in access to nature and their impact on well-being. Finally, she will demonstrate how nature-based solutions offer a promising path to reconciling biodiversity conservation with access to nature for all.